introjection#1 (n)

n05754197

type n
lex_filenum 09
def (psychology) unconscious internalization of aspects of the world (especially aspects of persons) within the self in such a way that the internalized representation takes over the psychological functions of the external objects
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Hypernym internalization, internalisation, incorporation
Domain of synset - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
Derivationally related form introjection → introject
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Hyponym internalization, internalisation, incorporation
Member of this domain - TOPIC psychology, psychological science
Derivationally related form introject → introjection

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